Dunno if they grow down South. They are only around for a couple weeks in the early Spring up here. Then the ferns uncurl. Like Nickle said....it's a Woodchuck delicacy. Think super mild Asparagus crossed with snap peas and you'd be close on the taste.

Blackmore

May 31, 2005, 16:31

Originally posted by 55bird
Is it just yankee food or can us shooters down south find em too?

I think so. I first had them in Maine and have since harvested them in New Hampshire. Technically they're Ostrich Ferns.

John is right on the money about their similarity to asparagus. I like 'em steamed and buttered with some lemon.